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The Albanese government has amended its proposed response to the Bondi Beach shootings, splitting its wide-ranging hate speech and gun reform package in two in a bid to secure passage through Parliament. Facing resistance from both the Coalition and the Greens over the breadth and rushed nature of the laws, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made changes in hopes of receiving support from both political groups to pass each set of reforms.

A lot of people already identify or know the problems from smoking and what it can do for your health, but not a lot of people understand that loneliness or social isolation carries around the same health risks of smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. Tyler Prochnow is an assistant professor at Texas A&M at their School of Public Health and an expert in social connectedness, physical activity and mental health.

Australia is known worldwide for its strong coffee culture. But across major cities, new styles blending Asian flavours with more familiar brews are quietly reshaping café menus.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Isaac Poole from Oreana Private Wealth as the Australian sharemarket hits a record high, despite a growing divergence of opnion on the direction of US interest rates.

It's been just over a month since the government enacted its world-first social media ban for those aged under 16 years old. The government says they have deactivated, removed or restricted 4.7 million accounts so far. But what does this figure mean, and is an outright ban the most effective method for mitigating young people's exposure to harmful content online? In this episode of Weekend One on One Catriona Stirrat speaks to Nicholas Carah - Director of the Center for Digital Cultures and Societies at the University of Queensland.

New figures reveal more than 4.7 million social media accounts were deactivated, removed or restricted, when Australia's world-first age restrictions took effect in December. The reforms are the subject of much scrutiny around the world, as a number of nations move to address a new threat to social media users in the past week.

There's a stark gender divide in retirement confidence, with new research from AMP revealing only two in five Australian women feel secure about their financial future, compared to three in five men. The gap is widest among single and divorced women in their 40s, who are often juggling work, children and ageing parents. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with AMP's Director of Growth and Customer Solutions, Julie Slapp.

US President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops to quell protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minneapolis. Tensions have flared in the city after a federal officer shot and wounded a Venezuelan man during an attempted arrest.

Greenland is rapidly becoming a geopolitical flashpoint. European troops are arriving on the island, Denmark is pushing for a stronger NATO presence, and the Trump administration insisting it still wants the United States to acquire Greenland.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Chris Weston from Pepperstone as BHP edges closer to becoming Australia's largest listed company and finds out why he thinks US interest rates may not fall this year.

Can the economy-driven protests in Iran bring down the regime? Plus, the Venezuelan oil games continue as President Trump declares his global power answers to just one thing (hint: it's not the UN or God), and why illegal importers are dicing with danger in Indonesia.

Since the start of summer, 33 people have lost their lives to drowning in Australia. With drowning trending upwards since the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Australian Water Safety Council has released a new Australian Water Safety Strategy 2030, strengthening national efforts to reduce drowning deaths by 50 per cent by the end of the decade.

The European Union's latest annual climate report reveals last year was the world's third-hottest on record. The report also finds the global three-year average has warmed by more than 1.5 degrees Celsius for the first time, a threshold scientists warn dramatically increases the risk of extreme weather events. Climate experts say while the findings are troubling, China and India have made notable improvements in reducing emissions.

It's being heralded as one of the biggest trade deals in history, with the EU and some Latin American nations poised to sign the Mercosur Agreement this weekend. Designed in part to reduce reliance on the United States and China and find new growth markets, the deal has attracted strong opposition from some European countries and industries.

People who join or support government-designated hate groups will face 15 years jail, under new legislation in response to the Bondi terror attack. Some Coalition MPs have already voiced concern about the laws' impact on freedom of speech - while one prominent extremist group has announced it will disband.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Hebe Chen from Vantage Australia about the day's sharemarket action including the significance of a joint statement released by a dozen global central bankers, including the RBA's Michele Bullock, supporting US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, who is under investigation by the US administration.

Iran's nationwide communications blackout has entered its second week, severely limiting access to real-time information about the deadly crackdown on anti-government protesters. Iranian authorities have warned that those taking part in the protests could face the death penalty, as reports suggest the death toll has risen to around 2,000. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to continue protesting against the country's leadership, telling demonstrators that “help is on its way.”

United States President Donald Trump is escalating his push for U.S. control of Greenland, declaring the United States will take the Arctic territory “one way or another” and warning that Russian and Chinese forces are operating in the region. Arctic and security experts say those claims are overstated, as Denmark and Greenland firmly reject any U.S. takeover. NATO is closely monitoring the dispute, amid concerns the escalating rhetoric could strain or fracture the alliance.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Kai Chen from MPC Markets about why US, Japanese and German markets are hitting record highs despite the US Administration's investigation into Jerome Powell, plus Matthew Hassan from Westpac on consumer sentiment.

New research suggests Australians are dangerously overconfident about detecting AI deepfake scams, even as the technology becomes harder to spot. Experts warn scammers hijack trust and instinct, and are calling on people to pause, verify and reject suspicious messages.

People who join or support government designated hate groups face 15 years jail under new legislation in the wake of the Bondi terrorist attack. MPs today scrambling to get across the detail of the laws, to be voted in just a week, with concerns already around some religious freedom exemptions.

Kevin Rudd will end his tenure as Australia's ambassador to the US a year early, to take up a role in international policy and research. It follows a tumultuous period for the former Labor prime minister under the Trump administration and marks the end of a long and sometimes controversial public life.

Donald Trump is preparing to be formally briefed by senior officials on options for responding to deadly protests in Iran. The US president says he is willing to back up his earlier threat to strike Iran over the deaths of civilian protesters.

Autism advocates have had mixed reactions to the release of an autism Barbie, designed to increase awareness and acceptance of neurodiversity in children, particularly girls. American toymaker Mattel announced the new doll this week, including special features to accomodate the traits and behaviours associated with autism.

One of the world's biggest tennis tournaments is back for another year as the Australian Open gets underway in Melbourne. Here's a breakdown of some of the details of the Australian Grand Slam as well as some key names to watch out for.

Cooler conditions are helping fire crews in Victoria contain the raging bushfires which have devastated regional communities around the state for the past six days. But with many blazes still out of control, those communities now face an overwhelming recovery and uncertain future.

As the world's population becomes increasingly reliant on critical minerals to make technology from smart phones to car parts and even weapons, the resource has become a matter of national security. The Australian Government, announcing that it will prioritise several key critical minerals in the nation's 1.2 billion dollar strategic reserve.

Anti-government protests in Iran have now entered a third week. Human rights groups say more than 490 protesters and 48 security personnel have already been killed since the demonstrations began. Iranian authorities have vowed to toughen their response to demonstrators further, accusing the United States and Israel of trying to escalate unrest.

At least 29 people have been arrested in Minneapolis during ongoing protests over the fatal shooting of a US citizen by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. The killing of Renee Good has sparked demonstrations across the country, while further confrontations with ICE agents have been filmed.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Ord Minnett's David Lane about Rio Tinto and Glencore restarting merger talks and if it will be any different this time around, as they seek to create the world's biggest mining company with huge copper assets.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a Federal Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack and rising antisemitism. It's to be led by former High Court Justice Virginia Bell and incorporate a national security review by Dennis Richardson. While the inquiry aims to promote social cohesion and address extremism by December 2026, experts warn that its success will depend on navigating the delicate balance between free speech and hate speech.

Tensions between Minnesota and federal officials have deepened over a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer's fatal shooting of a woman in the city of Minneapolis. Protesters have clashed with law enforcement in the city, the day after the US citizen was killed by ICE agents.

Deadly protests in Iran have spread to more provinces presenting a new challenge for the country's leadership. It is the biggest wave of protests since the nationwide demonstrations in 2022, sparked by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini.

President Maduro snatched from his bed, Trump's grab for Greenland unifies Europe. Plus, nationwide protests rattle the Iranian regime, and China's stiff rise in the cost of condoms.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at why some global markets are hitting record levels with Matt Wacher from Morningstar, plus why BlueScope has rejected a $13bn takeover bid.

Syria's government is demanding that Kurdish fighters leave the neighbourhoods they control in Aleppo following clashes between the two sides which saw thousands of civilians flee. The clashes in the north Syrian city have killed at least 16 civilians, prompting calls from the United Nations for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

The United States has seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela from the North Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The seizure takes place days after the US captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a pre-dawn military operation. It's prompted renewed calls for the US to comply with international law and respect trade between sovereign nations.

Following the final funeral for a victim of the Bondi terror attack, the Coalition has ramped up pressure on the Government to launch a Royal Commission with a specific focus on government accountability and extremist ideology. While the Opposition has detailed a three-commissioner model, the Government remains cautious, with analysts suggesting concerns over how the inquiry's scope might affect social cohesion and the broader national agenda.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks to Pradeep Philip, from Deloitte Access Economics, and Alice Shen, CFA from VanEck, about the latest inflation result and the day's sharemarket moves.

A new study has found trees across Australia are dying at a faster rate than new ones are growing, a trend that is contributing to an increase in carbon emissions. The research, led by Western Sydney University and published in the Nature Plants journal, has found trees in all types of ecosystems - from tropical rainforests to eucalypt forests - are thinning as the climate warms.

Fodmap, high protein, gluten-free, lowfat, clean eating - so many diets, so much conflicting advice. Australian experts are warning that following multiple diets at the same time could have unexpected consequences.

The United Nations has condemned the US attacks in Venezuela over the weekend as a direct violation of the UN charter. As the former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro awaits his next court date in New York, the Venezuelan Attorney General joins others urging recognition of Mr Maduro's immunity under international law.

Almost seven million people living on the expanding fringes of Australia's capital cities are at risk from urban fires similar to those seen in Los Angeles last year. The warning, by former Australian fire chiefs and the Climate Council comes as the country is set to swelter in one of the most significant heatwaves of recent years.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Chris Brycki from Stockspot about the Dow Jones Index overnight record and takes a closer look at the joint takeover bid for Bluescope Steel.

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen believes Donald Trump is 'very serious' about wanting control of Greenland, a largely autonomous part of the Danish kingdom. President Trump has repeatedly said the US ‘must' control it for national security reasons, sparking real concern among European leaders who have backed Denmark's position.

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has pleaded not guilty to so-called narco-terrorism charges in New York's federal court. As criticism builds over the US assault in Venezuela, so too do fears over similar military operations elsewhere.

Parents sending children to childcare are now guaranteed a 90 per cent subsidy for three days a week, without completing any eligibility test. The subsidy will cost around $430 million over the next four years but the government says hundreds of thousands of families are set to benefit.

As the world digests the US capture of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro, the Australian government is calling for diplomatic restraint while domestic critics warn the military operation constitutes a "gross breach" of international law. The Coalition is backing what it calls the "decisive action" against a government they link to global drug trafficking, while the Greens and legal experts warn that failing to condemn the raid sets a dangerous precedent for global aggression and puts Australian sovereignty at risk.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Saul Kavonic from MST Marquee to find out what the developments in Venezuela means for oil and petrol prices; plus Armina Rosenberg from Minatour Capital takes a look at the key sharemarket investment themes for 2026.

Events in Venezuela have stirred emotion among the Latin American diaspora in Australia. In Sydney and Melbourne, Venezuelans are gathering in streets and community spaces as developments unfold.

Top Venezuelan officials say they will remain unified behind President Nicolas Maduro, who remains in custody in New York after he was captured in a US military operation over the weekend. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has continued to defend the military action, despite mounting domestic and international criticism.